He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Kerry was born on April 3, 1964, in DeRidder, LA to Riley F. and Frann Risher Smith Clark. He graduated from DeRidder High School in 1982. In 1986 he graduated from Louisiana College with his bachelor's degree. In 1995 he earned his master's degree at East Texas State University.
Kerry was a software engineer for 34 years at E-Systems, Raytheon, L3, and L3-Harris. He fostered many friendships.
Kerry was a member of Family Fellowship in Greenville, TX. He served on the greeting team for several years. He was a silent servant and had a heart for missions, meeting the needs of others as he saw them.
Kerry is survived by his wife and best friend Rhonda Sue C. Clark; daughters, Kayla Michelle C. Harrell and husband Daniel of Benbrook, TX; Stacy Risher C. Rosendo and husband Alfredo of Benbrook, TX; grandchildren Aspen Grace Rosendo, Paul Daniel Harrell III, and Silas Clark Rosendo; siblings Connie C. Kirk and husband Vernon of DeRidder, LA; Krista C. Reese and husband Ricky of Anacoco, LA.; Uncle Rod Smith and the Smith cousins as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Riley and Frann, brother Keith Clark, Aunt Joyce Clark, Aunt Vivian Smith, and mother-in-law, Lucille Hickman.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missions program at Family Fellowship Church or Glioblastoma Research at UT Southwestern:
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A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Family Fellowship Church, Greenville TX 75402.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service.
Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(11)
Lee Hodo
Van Buren, AR Friday, April 3, 2026 Love you, brother. Enjoy your rest in the arms of our Savior.Kathy Vaughn
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 2, 2026 Prayers for the family. I worked with Kerry and he was always a joy to work with. He was dedicated and always had a positive attitude.Gary and Kellyn Tolly
Rockport, TX Thursday, April 2, 2026 Prayers with the family. Kerry was a friend, co-worker, and mentor to me. He will be missed by all.Michele Anderson
Desoto, TX Thursday, April 2, 2026 Rhonda and family:My deepest sympathies in the passing of your husband/father. Truly he has passed to heaven and rejoices without suffering and pain, in the majesty of heaven, He was blessed by your loving, sacrificial care. I am praying that you are strengthened by the love and support of family, friends and the ETAMU group. I extend my love and offer to assist you at any time. I am praying for you.
Michele Anderson , Early Childhood Ed.
Is 41:10- Do not fear, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
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Barbara Hammack
Dallas, TX Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Rhonda,Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope this Jane Yolen quote helps as you go through this difficult time.
“ As long as we can remember, all those gone before us are alive within us.”
Blessings,
Barbara
Barbara Hammack
Dallas, TX Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Rhonda,Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope this Jane Yolen quote helps as you go through this difficult time.
“ As long as we can remember, all those gone before us are alive within us.”
Blessings,
Barbara
Charlene Eller
Greenville, TX Wednesday, April 1, 2026 I worked with Kerry at L3 and always enjoyed talking with him. He was one of the kindest men to work with. Prayers for his wife Rhonda and his daughters.Gil & Tammy Naizer
Commerce, TX Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Our sympathy.Kerry was a good man and he will be missed.
Tomi Shoemake
Quinlan, TX Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Words can’t express the first time I meet Kerry. The humor, pure kindness and true at heart I knew exactly why Kerry and Rhonda got married. The life’s you touched are so deeply and will continued to be blessed having known you.Todd Slatten
DeRidder, LA Monday, March 30, 2026 Kerry and I lived beside each other since we were about 7 yrs old, so I can say that him and I played ball,went to same church,same youth group, church camps,rode motorcycles,swam at the creek together,lol. Kerry was always such great person, more people should be like he was. He will surely be missed.i am so sorry for your loss Rhonda and children.Dovetta Brown Forbes
McKinney, TX Monday, March 30, 2026 I have know Kerry since Elementary school. He was a friendly nice guy. Rest in Peace.